Wayne Brown
Official Candidate Biography
Hi voters!
Three years ago, Aucklanders entrusted me with their support for my five key policies: Stopping Wasteful Spending, Finishing Our Big Projects, Taking Back Control of our CCOs, Speeding Up Traffic with Smart IT, and Making the Most of our Harbours.
I'm proud to say we've made real progress on all fronts. Plus, your council now boasts a Future Fund and Sustainable Finances, all while delivering the lowest municipal rate rises in New Zealand!
I am seeking another three years to lock in the savings and complete my policies, especially fixing Auckland Transport, once I get control of AT as promised by the government. So, please vote me back in as Mayor to finish the job and Fix Auckland!
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Wayne Brown’s Elections & Candidacies
Note: This database contains data from the 2023, 2022 and 2017 general elections, the 2025 local government election and is gradually being backfilled with other election data.
Contested 2 races — 2 elected
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Final Elected
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MayorAuckland CouncilAffiliation: Fix AucklandFinal Elected
Offices held
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MayorAuckland CouncilOct 2022 – present
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MayorFar North District CouncilOct 2007 – Oct 2013
In the News
Confidential document details Mayor Wayne Brown’s office drinks during Auckland floods
NZ Herald — September 11, 2025Phil Wilson twice found staff having drinks in the mayoral office that night.
Can anything hurt Wayne Brown’s reelection chances?
The Spinoff — September 11, 2025As rivals trade barbs and controversies re-emerge, the abrasive mayor appears to be strolling to victory.
Confidential document points to mayor’s office ‘drinks’ on night of Auckland floods
Newsroom — September 10, 2025The Auckland Anniversary floods and response in 2023 were the low points of Wayne Brown’s term. Fresh claims have emerged about his office that night. The post Confidential document points to mayor’s office ‘drinks’ on night of Auckland floods appeared first on Newsroom .
Wayne Brown company deregistered
Newsroom — September 10, 2025Officials wanted to verify the identities of Wayne Brown and his fellow shareholders, but no information was forthcoming so the company was struck off The post Wayne Brown company deregistered appeared first on Newsroom .
Wayne Brown’s exciting week of insulting everyone
The Spinoff — September 9, 2025Auckland’s mayor has abandoned his small-target election strategy and pivoted to what political analysts are calling the ‘pissing everyone off approach’.
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